To Suffer Well – A Story

Friday, June 17th, 2011

I want you to meet some people. Some people I greatly admire, and have a very deep respect for. Matt and Helen Lowe were one of the first faces we saw when Hilary and I drove up to our town-home in Maryland in 2009. Exuberant. Joyful. Poised to serve. It ...

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Lessons From Ruth: Faith in the Midst of Suffering

Friday, July 30th, 2010

When you read the little Old Testament Book of Ruth, you find a treasure trove of reminders of God’s sovereignty and goodness – especially in the midst of suffering. Ruth, a foreigner, showed amazing faith and trust in the God of Israel, in the midst of her own personal struggles ...

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‘Is This Really All There Is?’

Friday, June 18th, 2010

In our darker moments, this question can easily slip into our consciousness. But the question itself usually points to one of two bigger problems: We're forgetting about eternal life, or ... We're temporarily blinded to the goodness and grace of God in this life. Whatever the case, our sin always ...

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Know Where You Came From

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Deuteronomy 8:11, 17-18 - "Take care lest you forget the Lord your God by not keeping his commandments and his rules and his statues, which I command you today...Beware lest you say in your heart, 'My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth. You shall ...

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